Ritu

Dhanya Lakshmi : Eight forms of Lakshmi (Ashta lakshmi)

In Hindu religion and mythology, Goddess Lakshmi has great importance. She has eight forms and called Ashta Lakshmi. Details about Dhanya Lakshmi is here. Dhanya Lakshmi As Goddess Lakshmi has eight forms to preside over eight types of wealth. Dhanya Lakshmi is an important aspect of this wealth. It is said that, in this form, She […]

Dhana Lakshmi or Aishwarya Lakshmi – Ashta Lakshmi

In Hindu religion and mythology, Goddess Lakshmi has great importance. She has eight forms and called Ashta Lakshmi. Lakshmi,the hindu goddess of beauty, wealth and fertility has eight iconic manifestations. Know about Dhana Lakshmi here who symbolizes wealth and prosperity. Dhana Lakshmi This form of the goddess is one who showers wealth. In this form the Mother is

Aadi Lakshmi – Ashta Lakshmi

In Hindu religion and mythology, Goddess Lakshmi has great importance. She has eight forms and called Ashta Lakshmi. Lakshmi,the hindu goddess of beauty, wealth and fertility has eight iconic manifestations. Know about Aadi Lakshmi here. Aadi Lakshmi Primeval Lakshmi or Maha Lakshmi or Great Lakshmi is ancient form of Goddess and incarnation of Lakshmi as daughter of

Lotus plant - A symbol of purity

Seven Unknown facts about religious rituals

Unknown, untold facts about religious rituals There are many things which we do without questioning, why? Because we have seen others doing it. This becomes a practice or rather a rule.  Probably, we are scared that if  these things are not performed as it is always done we may face something wrong or we do not care

Colours of Holi

The significance of Holi: A festival of colors and love

Holi – The colour festival Holi, the festival of colors, is one of the important festivals of India, including Navaratri, Diwali and Eid. This also marks new beginnings as Holika Dahan is considered to end of the previous year and along with it, the problems are also vanished. When is Holi Celebrated? Holi is a

Srisailam Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna swamy temple

Mallikarjun Jyotirlinga – Lord Shiva’s temple

The Jyotirlinga of Mallikarjun : Lord Shiva Temple at Srisailam Mallikarjun at Srisailam is one among the twelve Jyotirlinga, situated at Srisailam in Andhra Pradesh.  Mallikarjuna is an ancient temple of Lord Shiva that is architecturally and sculpturally rich. Story behind Mallikarjun Temple Once, Shiva and Parvati decided to find suitable brides for their sons, Ganesha and

Somnath Mandir at Night

Jyotirlinga : Somnath ( Temple of Lord Shiva )

Somnath : Foremost of the twelve Jyotirlinga First among the twelve jyotirlinga, located at Prabhas Patan in Saurashtra – Gujrat.  Somnath means,  ‘The protector of Moon God’.  Somnath temple was destroyed many times by Islamic kings and rulers and recently was rebuilt in November 1947, by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patael. Legend : According to Skanda Puran,

Ashtalakshmi

The story of Goddess Lakshmi

The story of Goddess Lakshmi Lakshmi, The Hindu Goddess is Goddess of wealth, beauty and fertility.   Her four hands represents the four goal of human life , dharma, kama, artha and moksha.  She  is also called Sri or Thirumagal because she is endowed with six auspicious and divine qualities and also because she is

Sarawati Puja festival

Saraswati Puja Festival

Saraswati Puja or Vasant Panchami is the festival of scholars. On this day, goddess Saraswati is worshipped. She is considered to be the goddess of knowledge, art and music. She holds the veena ( a musical instrument) and also referred as Veena Vadini. This festival in india follows the another important festival – Makar Sankranti.